2005 Acura CL vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Acura CL and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 476 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa. 2005 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | CL | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
